Although it is illegal and can result in hurting your case if discovered, many divorcing spouses try to hide assets, usually prior to a divorce action that they know is going to occur. Experience has shown that the more time there is before a divorce action is filed, the more likely it is that spouses will…
Marital property consists of all the assets and debts a married couple acquires either together or as individuals during the marriage. New Jersey is an equitable distribution state, requiring that all marital property be divided fairly — which does not necessarily mean equally — in a divorce. Retirement accounts are typically one of the major…
During a divorce, it’s important to protect your privacy and that of your family. Telling everyone the details of your split is unnecessary, especially if you have children who need protecting as well. If you can keep your private news to yourself, it will make your divorce easier to handle for all involved. One way…
Once you decide to divorce, the last thing you want is for your divorce to drag on and on. While a divorce, like any legal process, does take some time, there are some things you can do that will help speed things along: Try to negotiate as much as possible together. How long your divorce…
Divorce doesn’t just happen; there are usually signs along the way that point to a troubled marriage, and if nothing is done to address the problems, then divorce is typically the end solution. How can you tell if your marriage is over? Marriage experts agree that these 9 signs probably mean you are headed for…
While there are a number of good reasons for divorce, parents may feel that staying together for the benefit of the children is best. However, that is not always the case — especially under these circumstances: When a parent suffers from addiction. Most people don’t fully realize the effect an addicted parent can have on…
Planning a dream wedding or a dream vacation can take many months. Most people consider it time well spent on making wonderful memories. Probably the same cannot be said for planning a dream divorce. Obviously, divorce is far from dreamy — but planning for it will pay off for you in the long run. Divorce…
When a couple decides to divorce, the question of who will remain in the marital home can become contentious. One spouse may leave for a period of time, then wish to return. Or a spouse can return home from work one day to find the locks changed. While these situations do happen, you do not…
The old saying that “the devil is in the details” may often apply to the division of assets in a divorce if either party lacks an understanding of the difference between marital property and separate property. While you should discuss your unique situation when it comes to property division with your attorney, here is how…
Many clients looking for a New Jersey divorce attorney equate being good with being ruthless. They want a shark that will take their husband to the cleaners or ensure the wife gets nothing. But does that really work in the long run? First, most divorce lawyers worth their salt will tell you that you want…
A divorce doesn’t have to wreck your life or your finances if you go into it prepared and focused on the outcome you want to achieve. No doubt one of those outcomes is to keep a lid on the cost of your divorce as much as possible. Like any legal proceeding, divorce takes planning. While…
If you have been unhappy in your marriage for awhile, you are probably wondering if your unhappiness is a sign that it’s time to file for divorce. While no marriage is perfect, there are some clear signs that signal divorce is probably in your future: Your spouse is abusive. The signs of physical abuse are…
In New Jersey, the causes of action for a no-fault divorce are either irreconcilable differences or separation (living apart for at least 18 months). This is much more benign than the grounds for fault divorce, which include addiction, adultery, extreme cruelty, mental illness, imprisonment, or deviant sexual conduct. Most New Jersey divorces are no-fault, likely…
There may be any number of reasons you’d want to speed up your divorce, beyond the obvious one of just wanting it to be over! One parent may have a move planned for a new job, or perhaps you want to speed things along to save money on legal bills. Whatever your reason for wanting…